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Determination of Copper and Other Trace Elements in Serum Samples From Patients With Biliary Tract Cancers
Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana
Summary
The aim of the study is to determine the total concentration of selected trace elements (Cu, Zn, Fe), the proportion of free Cu and Cu bound to ceruloplasmin and the isotopic ratio of Cu65/Cu63 in blood serum samples from healthy volunteers and cancer patients using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry-based methods. The results will be statistically evaluated and the potential applications of the analytical methods used in cancer diagnosis and therapy will be assessed.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2023-01-01
Completion Date
2026-01-01
Last Updated
2024-10-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
trace elements
trace elements as biomarkers for response to systemic therapy in metastatic BTCs
Locations (1)
Institute of Oncology Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia